Design and Justice Scoping Review in Engineering Design

This document is a scoping review that examines the integration of justice concepts into engineering design. It addresses the critical role of engineering designers in creating products and technologies that can help mitigate social injustices. The review analyzes scholarly work from twelve venues relevant to the engineering design community, identifying major themes and gaps in the research. The authors conducted a thematic analysis to categorize how justice is connected to design in three main areas: designers, design outcomes, and design processes. The review also highlights the necessity for future research in these areas and calls for a redefinition of the design field in pursuit of justice. The authors align their analysis with a constructivist perspective, acknowledging their identities and privileges as they interpret the results. The document outlines various frameworks of justice, including Justice as Fairness, the Capability Approach, and the Matrix of Domination, which inform the discussion on how justice can be incorporated into design practices.